What age was Christian VIII when he became King of Denmark?
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Christian VIII was 53 years old when he became King of Denmark in 1839. He had previously served as Crown Prince and Regent of Denmark from 1814 to 1839, during the reign of his father, Frederick VI. Christian VIII was a popular and respected monarch, and his reign saw a number of important reforms in Denmark, including the abolition of serfdom and the introduction of a new constitution.
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